•Systematic collection of cured leaves for chloride testing is done throughout all phases of buying
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•Collected samples are sent to Greece for chloride testing. Composite samples are also sent to Microbac & Eurofins for further testing
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•Average Cl (wet) found in 2011/12 crop:
Katerini: 2.55%
Samsun: 2.91%
•All village boxes are marked with the chloride results enabling easier identification & segregation during sorting and final packing
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•There were 2 categories of tobaccos for 2011/12 crop:
1. With chlorides within the limits destined for prime customers ………… Cl ≤ 1.90% (wet)
2. With chlorides above the limits destined for North African customers... Cl ≥ 1.91% (wet)
